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Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 166!\nThe interview in the SPaMCAST 166 is with Paul Byrnes. \xa0We discussed the changes to the SCAMPI 1.3 method of appriasing the CMMI and more! The interview is loaded with data for anyone that uses the CMMI! \xa0THis is Paul's third appearance on the SPaMCAST (a returning STAR). \xa0If you have not listened to Paul's first two interviews hear are the links to the SPaMCAST 63 and SPaMCAST 81.\nAs an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects aimed at significantly improving the efficiency of DoD software development processes and services. At the SEI, Paul was the SEI CMM\xae Based Appraisal (CBA) Project Leader. Responsible for developing all published versions of SCE and the initial CBA IPI method (V0.3). A principal developer of the CMM\xae Appraisal Framework (CAF). Developed, delivered, and managed teams delivering CMM based appraisal methods and training services. At ISD, as a founder, principal, Managing Director, and CTO, Paul was the principal architect of ISD\u2019s Comprehensive Appraisal Method (CAM); a draft version was an input method to SCAMPISM V1.1. He was responsible for managing, leading development, and also delivering all standard ISD products for their appraisal, consulting, and training service lines. Paul is a currently a member of the SCAMPI LA BoK Advisory Board and a member of its High Maturity Working Group. He \xa0participated on the Enterprise SPICE Architecture Team and the SCAMPI V1.3 Upgrade Team. Paul was included in the 1995 Who\u2019s Who in the East, the 1998 Who\u2019s Who in Media and Communications, the 1999 Who\u2019s Who in America, and the 2000 Who\u2019s Who in the World.\nContact information:Email: \xa0pdbyrnes@isd-inc.com\xa0Website: \xa0 \xa0http://isd-inc.com\nInterested in becoming a radio star? \xa0If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? \xa0Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com\nShameless Ad for my book!\xa0\nMastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy?\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast\nEmail: \xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\n\nNext!\nSPaMCAST 165 will feature an essay from the Metrics Minute or a discusson of mono-tasking versus multi-tasking . . .either will be worth waiting for!